1) Welcome to Las Vegas Sign No trip to Las Vegas is complete without visiting this landmark. Designed by Betty Willis in 1959, the famous neon sign welcomes millions of visitors to Las Vegas each year. Willis never copyrighted the sign’s design, and consequently...

The Importance of Supplements So, you’ve decided to take control of your life through bariatric surgery, and today begins a journey to a healthier, more fulfilling lifestyle. As you know, bariatric surgery is an incredible tool that will help you lose and excess weight...

Schools out and the kids are playing. We honor Memorial Day, Father’s Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day. So, what do all of these things have in common? It’s SUMMERTIME, BABY!!! And you know what that means… BARBECUE!! A recent study published in the...

I Just Started My Weight Loss Journey… Why Am I Stalling? “I finally did it!! I’ve been overweight most of my life… I tried dieting, exercising, but I can’t say no to food. My friend did the gastric sleeve and lost 100 pounds in...

LIFE IN THE FAST LANE Statistics show that Americans eat 2/3 of meals away from home, and research indicates this can lead to weight gain. When you can’t avoid eating out, make sure your order fits in your meal plan. Focus on lean protein and...

Mix up your protein shakes Many of our clients ask “Will I have to drink a protein drink every day for the rest of my life?!” Generally, my answer is not unless you want to! Once you are able to get your protein requirements...

Mistake #1 Not Taking Bariatric Vitamins After bariatric surgery, it is crucial that clients adhere to appropriate vitamin intake. Because patients eat such a low-calorie diet, taking the appropriate supplements is important. While not taking vitamins may not show any consequences immediately, it can...

Weight Loss Surgery is Only for the Morbidly Obese What does it mean to be morbidly obese? It generally means that you have a BMI of over 40 – or you have excess weight of 150 pounds or more. By this time, you may...